Saint Patrick's Day

When is St Patrick’s Day?

• 16th of March

• 17th of March

• 14th of March

Why is this day celebrated as St Patrick’s Day?

• Because he was kidnapped on that day.

• Because he was born on the 17th of March.

• Because he died on the 17th of March.

Where is it celebrated?

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated world-wide.

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland.

• St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and Scotland.

When was St Patrick born?

• He was born in the fifth century.

• He was born in the fourth century.

• He was born in the seventh century.

What happened to St Patrick at the age of 16?

• He moved to County Down.

• He finished school.

• He was kidnapped and sold as a slave.

What is a shamrock?

• Shamrocks are threeleaved clovers.

• Shamrocks are little Irish fairies.

• Shamrocks are Irish pancakes.

What is a leprechaun?

• Leprechauns are Irish enemies.

• Leprechauns are little Irish fairies.

• Leprechauns are Irish ghosts.

What is the blarney stone special about ?

• It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of beautiful speaking abilities.

• It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of beautiful singing abilities.

• It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of beautiful flying abilities.

What does the word ‘blarney’ mean today?

• Nowadays, the word blarney means the ability to help and serve.

• Nowadays, the word blarney means the ability to influence and coax with fair words and soft speech without offending.

• Nowadays, the word blarney means the ability to read and write.

What should you wear on St Patrick’s Day?

• You should wear green.

• You should wear white.

• You should wear orange.